K.D.

& PARTNERS (J V)
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MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING

1. Use hand gloves always while handling the materials.

2. Use PVC hand gloves while handling the chemicals.

3. Do not bend your back and try to keep your body always straight while lifting the
materials.

4. Do not turn your body at the time of material lifting.

5. Do not carry a big volume of material that can obstruct your vision in front.

6. Never try to cross over the trench or openings with a load.

7. When a group of people involve for carrying the load, discuss very clearly about the
lifting, carrying and placing the load.

8. Do not try to lift a load alone that is too heavy or too big in size.

9. Prior to carry the load; ensure that the access is free from the obstacle.

10. Prior to carry the load; ensure that the support materials are in position to place the
load.

11. Ensure that the fingers are not coming under the load while placing down.

12. Always use safety helmet, safety shoes, safety spectacle, hand gloves, etc.

REMEMBER BACKBONE IS A PILLAR FOR THE CENTRAL

NERVES OF YOUR BODY “PREVENT THAT FROM THE DAMAGES”.

LADDERS

1. Prior to use check the condition of ladder and its correct colour code.

2. Always position the ladder at 75 o (for 4m height keep the foot one meter away) and secure it
properly.

3. When securing (tying) the ladder is not possible let it be held by someone till the job is
completed.

4. Do not climb or descend the ladder by carrying material in hand.

5. While ascending / descending the ladder use both the hands to get three-point contact.

6. Use sufficient length of ladder to have one meter extended above the landing portion.

7. Ensure the stability of ladder when using step (“A” Type) ladder.

8. Do not reach top most point of step ladder. Always stand 3 steps down.

9. Always place the ladder folded down when not in use.

10. Do not use the step ladder as a normal ladder.

DO NOT MISUSE LADDERS

THAT CAN LEAD YOUR LIFE USELESS
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WORKING AT HEIGHTS
1. Prior to climb over the scaffolding platform ensure that the Scaff-tag (green colour
tag) is in place for its safe use.

2. Prior to climb the ladder, ensure that the ladder is placed and secured properly to
prevent from the fall/slide.

3. When working on the ladder, do not lean out of the ladder.

4. Always try to be within the working platform while working on scaffolding platform.

5. Use full safety harness when necessary to come out of the platform.

6. When working height exceeds 2m and not practicable to have proper working
platform, safety harness must be worn and attached.

7. When using safety harness always hook the lifeline a meter above the head with a
firm member.

8. Keep the working platform always clear from the obstacle to prevent the tripping
hazard.

9. While working in man basket use safety harness and hook the lifeline with the
crane hook

10. Do not walk over the wall structural members, etc, which is not having handrails

11. When there is heavy wind stop the lifting activity and working at height.

Rigging and Lifting

1. Prior to use the lifting tackles (nylon belt sling “D” shackle, wire rope, etc.) Ensure its good
condition and colour coded.

2. Prior to use the lifting gears (chain block, pull lift, hook chuck, etc.) Ensure its good condition
and colour coded.
3. When damages are noticed in the lifting tackle, do not use and consult with lifting supervisor or
HSE Personnel.
4. Everyday crane operator must check the condition of the crane and the function of its safety
devices.
5. Do not engage the crane without having proper banks-man for lifting operation. The banks-man
must use red jacket.
6. Operator must ensure that the banks-man stays always to his sight, in order to observe his
signals clearly.
7. When the crane is placed on the roadside; caution barrier to be provided around the crane, to
prevent unwanted entry.
8. Priors to engage the lifting tackles assess the lifting capacity with the lifting load.
9. Ensure that the slings are engaged properly and no possibility of the load slippage.
10. Use adequate length and size of tag line while lifting the load to control the awkward
movements.
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HOT WORKS
1. Never start hot work unless a valid Hot-work permit is issued by Safety
Department.

2. Prior to the start hot work remove all combustible materials lying around.

3. Fire extinguisher (in condition) must be made available at the location of hot work.

4. Use sufficient fire blanket while doing hot work over the scaffolding platform.

5. Use male and female connectors for the welding cable joints.

6. Ensure that the welding machine is earthed adequately.

7. Ensure that the welding cables are free from damages.

8. Always keep the gas cylinders secured and vertical.

9. Ensure that the cutting hoses and the regulators are free from damages.

10. Ensure that the flash back arrester is fitted with both the hoses.

11. When gas cutting is not in progress close the cylinders and release the gas from
the hoses.

12. While grinding keep sparks flowing away from the near by personnel or curtain it

13. Ensure that authorized electrician provides a valid sticker for safe use of grinding
machine.

14. Ensure that the power cable and the socket are in good condition.

15. Use proper personal protective equipment for welding, gas cutting and grinding
operations

HAND TOOLS
1. Always use right tools for the job.
2. Do not use the tools that are not having proper handles.
3. Damaged handles must be replaced immediately.
4. Always check the hammers head tightness and ensure its proper fitness.
5. Use correct size of the spanners for the bolt and nuts.
6. Always check the screw of the adjustable spanner while using for its tightness.
7. Do not use the screwdriver as a pry bar.
8. Do not use the screwdriver by holding small items in the palm of the other hand.
9. Do not hold the woodcutting hand saw on its teeth while carrying.
10. Keep the tools in toolbox or at proper place when they are not in use.
11. Never carry tools in hand while climbing through ladder.
12. Do not throw the tools from the bottom to top and top to bottom.
13. Return damaged tools immediately to stores.
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Noise
1. Acceptable noise (sound) level is 85db for the 8 hours duration.
2. Where noise level is exceeds 85db you must wear ear protection (earplug).
3. Always keep 3 mtr. away from any welding generator, as its noise level is more.
4. If you need to work very close to, or within 3mt radius of the welding generator wear ear protection.
5. Rock breakers are producing high-level noise up to the radius of 12mtr. (More than 85db).
6. Always try to be 12mt. away from any rock breaker / excavator.
7. If you need to work within 12mt radius to the rock breaker wear ear protection.
8. Where high noise area / ear protection area is posted, follow the signs and wear ear protection within that
area.
9. Operators on the rock breaker / excavator must use ear protection (ear muff / ear plug).
10. Supervisor / foreman must ensure that their workers are provided with and use ear protection when it is
required.
11. Where possible the noise level can be reduced by means of suitable screening.
12. It you avoid using ear protection when required; you will become deaf in the later stage.

TOOL BOX TOPIC

EYE PROTECTION

We have to wear eye protection of some kind on the job for each of these jobs a certain kind of
eye or face protection is needed.

You know that ultraviolet and infrared radiation from welding can harm. Metal/Abrasive
particles from grinding wheel can injure the eyes.

People frequently make excuses for not wearing their goggles or other eye protection.

Another reason often given for not wearing goggles is that they cause headaches you probably
need prescription glasses.

So wear your goggles and other eye protection as you have been instructed. Make sure they fit
and they can be fitted so that they will be comfortable.

There is one more thing you should always bear in mind when it comes to protecting your
eyes if you get some thing in your eye, don’t try to treat it yourself get first aid right away.
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Concreting
1. Wet cement concrete is hazardous material which harms skin, and should be handled only with rubber
hand-gloves.
2. Wear PVC gumboots while working with concrete.
3. While handling dry cement always use dust-mask, to avoid inhalation of cement dust.
4. Use suitable hand-gloves while lifting / handling cement blocks and other heavy objects.
5. Do not cut cement blocks with cutting machine unless you are trained and certified.
6. Use proper scaffolding / platform and wear safety harness while working at height.
7. Use proper ladders for access, never climb on scaffolding pipes.
8. Never use make-shift arrangement like drums or pile of cement blocks as working platform.
9. Do not over load the scaffold platform with materials.
10 Never leave waste like packing materials, left over concrete around your work place. Remove all the
waste immediately.
12. Do not smoke or eat in the work place.
13. Maintain good house-keeping around your work area.

Basic Steps in Safe Rigging

1. Know the weight of the load. This is a must.

2. Never guess the weight of a load.
3. Choose the correct lifting tackle / lifting belt.
Lifting Belt must not be damaged.
Make sure the safe working load (SWL) is correct.
4. Check the lifting tackle is certified. It must display the correct colour code and
identification number.
5. Attach the tackle to the load using the correct hitch.
6. For 2 leg slings use the choker hitch.
7. Ensure the sling angles are correct so both the slings bear the same load.
8. Lift the load approximately 12” from the ground and check the center of
gravity. If not level land the load and re rig. Use tag lines to control the load.
Hanging load must not be held with bare hands.
9. Always prepare the landing site. Place suitable wooden packings before off-
loading any material.
10. Lift the load from one point to another using the correct hand signals.
11. Do not travel the load over the people.
12. Remove the lifting tackle and secure the load.
13. Clear the Site.
14. Keep the lifting tackle on racks correctly.